In this current work Babalawo Obanifa will make exhaustive commentaries on Odu
Ifa Irosun-Ogbe also known as Odu Ifa Irosun -Agbe,Irosun Oloti . This current work will be useful to any
practicing Babalawo and Ifa devotee
who want to have detail knowledge of Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe . The work
will also be useful for
those who imprint or born by Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe during their Ikosedaye or Itelodu(Ifa initiation) who want
to have detail knowledge and interpretations of it. It is instructive that any
information reveals or commentaries made during the course of this work is
authoritative and can be rely on as a practicing guide by any Babalawo or Ifa devotee in field of African Ifa spirituality. The author of
this work (Babalawo Obanifa) is an authoritative leading Ifa and Orisa
theologian so any knowledge reveals and document in this work is for actual
spiritual practice. This work shall examine among other things: What is Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe ? What are the affiliated Orisa
and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe? What are the taboo of Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe?What are the area of
compatible profession or career for those born under the star of Irosun Ogbe.
The likely names that can be given to those born by Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe during
Ikosedaye or Itelodu ? Synopsis of messages for those born under star of Odu
Ifa Irsoun-Ogbe during Itelodu or
Ikosedaye. Some sacred messages in Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe and commentaries on them. These
aforementioned and more will be the major focus of this current work.
What is Odu Ifa Irosun
Ogbe?
Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe is one of the Odu Ifa that fall into Amulu
category among the 256 Odu Ifa. Whether on dida owo(divination chain throwing
divination) or Onte ale(Ikin ifa consultation on opon Ifa(Ifa divination tray)
whenever you have one leg of Odu Ifa Irosun meji on the right and one leg of Odu Ifa Ogbe meji(Ejiogbe) is on
the left such Odu Ifa is known as Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe. The Babalawo do have
other appellation for it . Other names for Irosun Ogbe in Ifa practice
are: Irosun Agbe, Irosun Oloti.
What are the affiliated
Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Irosun
Ogbe ?
By this question we are
referring to other divinities that have nexus and affiliated in one way or the
other with Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe that those who were born under the star of this Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe during their Itelodu or Ikosedaye can have
along with their Ifa in other to have a very successful and problem –free life.
The outstanding identifiable Irunmole and Orisa in this Odu Ifa are ; Ifa, Ori,Esu Odara,Egbe,Egungun,Opo,Orisa Aje. Each of this Orisa and
Irunmonle have specific function they perform. They are:
1. Ifa – Ifa function for direction, guidance,
support, elevation, progress, victory, and overall well being
2. Ori – Ori function for fulfillment of destiny, victory, support,
contentment, joy, sanctuary and self actualization
3. Esu-Odara – Esu Odara function for sanctuary, victory, support, elevation, progress,
success and general well being
4. Egbe – Egbe function for progress, love,
comradeship, leadership, elevation, victory, and general well being
5. Egungun – function for ancestral support, success,
elevation, victory, contentment and general well being (
6. Opo – Opo
function for compatible spouse, childbearing, childrearing, victory, support,
elevation and success
7. Orisa Aje –
Orisa Aje for financial success,
progress and elevation
What are the taboo of Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe ?
By this we are referring
to both animate and inanimate object or behavior that those born under the star
of Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe during their
Itelodu or Ikosejaye must avoid in other
to have a less problem free life. Below are commonly Identifiable taboo for
those born under this Odu.
1.
They must avoid destroying the anthill – to avoid problem of childbearing
and unconsummated fortune
2. They must avoid
eating fowl – to avoid the problem of unconsummated
fortune
3.
They must avoid
been avaricious – to avoid chaos, untimely death, and disaster
4.
The must avoid fighting over legacy – to avoid chaos, and
5.
They must avoid sharing any profit with others – to avoid the
wrath of the elders of the night, unconsummated fortune and disaster
6.
They must avoid handling any assignment that he doesn’t know much
about – to avoid chaos and disaster
What is the area of compatible
profession or career for those born under the star of Irosun Ogbe ?
Irosun
Ogbe children are usually successful
as Ifa/Orisa Priest, Ifa/Orisa
Priest/Priestess, Drummer, singer,
musician, percussionist, musical manager or Architect, designer, and Surveyor .
The likely names that can
be given to those born by Odu Ifa Irosun
Ogbe during Ikosedaye or Itelodu ?
By this question we are
referring to likely names that can be given to those born under the star of Odu
Ifa Irosun Ogbe their during Itelodu or Ikosedaye. The source of
this name are derive from the positive character from each stanza
and story from Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe . Below are some of the names
available for this purpose
1. Amoka – she who
is known the world over
2. Amuwagun – he
who perfects one’s destiny
3. Biojela – the
person who was made successful by Oje
4. Ajibogunde – he
who designs the masquerade costumes
Some sacred messages
Inside Odu Ifa Irosun Ogbe
1.
Ifa advises this
person to offer ebo against unconsummated fortune. The ebo materials are
one matured ram and money. Part of the flesh of the ram will be used to do Ifa
work for this person. on this, Ifa says:
Opaala, opoolo
Dia fun Apo
Won
nikoruboarojuuje
Eboni won nikowaa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ifama ma je ki ire
temi o gbon mi danu
Rekurekuoko
Kiifako re kojaona
Translation:
Opaala, opoolo
Ifa’s message for
Apo, the Pocket
When he was
advised to offer ebo against unconsummated fortune
He complied
Ifa please do not
let me have problem in holding unto my ire
The Rekureku of
the farm
Will never spread
across the main foot pat
2.
Ifa advises this
person to offer the ebo of childbearing. Ifa says that all this person
wives and the wives of other people close to him shall receive the
blessing of childbearing. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one
matured pig, two hens, two guinea-fowls and money. Each of the women also
needs to feed Ifa with one matured she-goat, one guinea- fowl, eight rats and
eight fish. They also need to go and feed Opo, the Pillar as recommended
by Ifa.
Saaeesu
Saaragede
Gbagba too Iroko
Irokonaagbagba too
Ilee mi o
gbaIfanidida
OnaeburuniIfa a mi
igba
Teku-tekumojale
Dia fun Opo
Ti n sawo lo
ileOniwata-metu
Won
nikosakaaleebonisise
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
NjeOpowoninbe
Opoti ale e
forikanni ‘Wata
Ti gbogboaya fin
bi beerebe
Translation
Saaeesu
Saaragede
Gbagba too Iroko
Irokonaagbagba too
My apartment is not
spacious enough for Ifa consultation
My Ifa entered
through the back door
Tekuntekunmojale
Ifa’s message for
Opo, the Pillar
When going on Ifa
mission to the home of Oniwatametu
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Which Opo are you
referring to
The Opo that a
secret lover touches with her head in Wata town
And all the wives
became proud mothers
3.
Ifa says that it foresees the ire of
prosperity and all ire of life for this person. ebo materials two
pigeons, two hens and money. on this, Ifa says:
Irosungbe mi
Irosun la mi
EdayooawoAladi
Dia fun Aladi
Eboni won nikowaa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ayunawo o
IkoeerakiisinileAladi
Translation
Irosun supports me
Irosun exalts me
Edayo the awo of
Aladi, the Ants
He cast Ifa for
the Ants
When lamenting
their inability to receive all ire of life
They were advised
to offer ebo
They complied
We will all be
blessed
The colourly of
Ants do not desert the Anthill
4.
Ifa advises this
person to offer the ebo of longevity for someone very close to him/her.
Ifa says that the person being referred to his not living in the same
locality where this person is living. Ifa advises this person to offer
ebo with one matured he-goat and money. on this, Ifa says:
Bi oro o bakan’gbe
Kiikan’gbe
Dia fun Agbe
TiisomoyeOlu-Ogogo
Eboni won nikowaa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Okerere la
ngb’ohunAgbe
Agbe o dahun
Okerere la
ngbohunAgbe
Translation
Ifa a matter had
not yet become desperate
We do not handle
it desperately
Ifa’s message for
Agbe the blue turacco
The child of
Oluogogo
They were advised
to offer ebo for Oluogogo
In order for him
not to die young
It is from afar
that we were hearing the voice of Agbe
We were calling
Agbe but he did not answer
It is from afar
that we were hearing the voice of Agbe
We were calling
Agbe but he did not answer
5. Ifa says that
there is the need for the person for whom this Odu is revealed to allow
those who understand the workings of anything to be the ones who will
handle such things. He/she must out of favoritism or bias give out an
assignment to those who do not have a deep knowledge of how to handle it.
This may lead to serious crisis. Ifa also warns some people here not to
fraudulently acquire an assignment that they do not know much about. Ifa
advises the people where the Odu is revealed to offer ebo with one matured
he-goat, two roosters, two guinea-fowls, two pigeons and money. There is
also the need to feed the elders of the night as prescribe by Ifa. On
this, Ifa says:
Esinsin lo goriodo
O sediyannpe
Dia fun won
nileOlojee
Nijoti won nloreejijaOye
NijotieruOlojee n
peomoOlojeelohun
Ti iwofaOje n
peomoOlojeelohun
AjibogundeomoOlojee
n so wipe omoOlojeeloun
Erugbegi-gbegi
Bee ni o lee gbegi
Iwofagbegi-gbegi
Bee ni o lee gbegi
OojotiAjibogunde
Aare-Oje n lo reegbegi
Lojigiowon
Apa n sare
Iroko n sare
Won ni a o
moibiLagbayi o sole si o
Ajibogundeloun o
sole sorunigi
Translation
The house fly
landed on top of the mortar
She twisted her
waist sideways
And twisted her
waist round and round
Ifa’s message for
those in the household of Olojee
When they were
going to contest for the conferment of a chieftaincy title
That was the day
that the slave in the home of Olojee was claiming to be a biological
child
of Olojee
The servant of
Olojee was claiming that he was a biological child of Olojee
When Ajibogunde
the child of Olojee was claiming to be the biological child of Olojee
They were all
advised to offer ebo
Only Ajibogunde
complied
The slave carved
the wood
But he could not
do it successfully
The servant carved
the wood
And could not
accomplish his mission
It was the day
that Ajibogunde the Aare Oje
Went to carved the
wood at OjigiOwon
The Apa tree is
running and making movement
The iroko tree is
also making movement
Nobody knows
Lagbayi will land
Ajibogunde
declares that he will land on the neck of a tree
6.
Ifa says that it
foresees the ire of prosperity and success from outside this person
domain. Ifa advises this person to go and present gift to the Sekere
drummer. Ebo materials here are three pigeons and money.
IwajuIrosunNgbemi
EyinIrosunngbemi
Adunkanadunkannirosunngbemo
re dojo ale
Dia fun Baba
Onikeregbe
Ti nsawo lo salade
Oyo
Eboni won nikowaa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Kekere Oyo tale o
sin
Baba Onikengbe la
o sin
Agba Oyo tale o
gbe
Baba Onikengbe la
o gbe
Translation
In front Irosun
supports me
At my back Irosun
supports me
It is with
contentment that Irosun support his children till night time
Ifa’s message for
the Sekere drummer
When going on
business mission to Oyo town
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
The youth of Oyo
whom will you propitiate
It is the Sekere
drummer that we shall propitiate
The elders of Oyo
whom shall you support
The Sekere drummer
is the one that we shall supports
7.
Ifa warns this
person against avarice. Ifa says that avarice can lead to his/her
premature death. Ifa advises the person to offer ebo with one matured
he-goat and money. He/she also needs to feed Esu with one giant rooster. The
most important warning her is for this person to heed to warning of
Ifa.
Onikolonigbuuwo
Akukodiefesemejeejidapo
nu
Dia fun Okanjua
Tii se IkoIku
Eboni won nikowaa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ikukankiipani o
Okanjuaniipaayan
Translation
Onikolonigbuuwo
The rooster uses
his two legs to turn the container of palm oil upside down
Ifa message for
Okanjua, Avarice
Who was the
delegate of Ikudeath
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
No death kills
anyone
It is avarice that
kills
8.
Ifa says that life
will be very agreeable and comfortable for this person. He/she will be very
popular round the world. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with two pigeons,
two hens, two guinea-fowls, two roosters, two ducks, and money. on this,
Ifa says:
Atoporooko ma
kaala
Atalaagbe ma
ka’kan
Dia fun Amoka
TiisomoOlodumare
Oba
atenilegelegeforigbeji
Eboni won nikowaa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Amokalaamoorun
Amokalaamosupa
Amoka, amokani won
nmo’ruawawonyininuAwo
Translation
He who walks the
middle of the farm ridge without harvesting okra
He who treks the
boundary of the farmer without harvesting the garden egg
Ifa’s message for
Amoka
He who was known round
the world
The child of
Olodumare
The Oba whose
spread his mat delicately on top of the ocean
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
The sun is known
the world over
And the moon is
known the world over
We shall be known
the world over in our Ifa business.
1. Ifa says that
it foresees the ire of childbearing for this person . Ifa advises him/her to
offer ebo with two pigeons, two guinea-fowls, two hens, four rats, four fish
and money. He/she also need to consecrate
the icon of Egbe and feed it regularly. The Egbe is to be consecrated with
Ajere, perforated pot, and the Egbe should be inside the house where he/she live. The feeding materials for the Egbe
should include Ekuru, Akara, Sugar cane, Adun, and all other edible fruits
available at that time. On this, Ifa says:
Irosun gbe mi
Irosun la mi
Babalawo Aladi
Dia fun Aladi
Aladi nmenu
sunrahun omo
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni wowo
omo
Translation:
Irosun supports me
Irosun exalts me
The Babalawo of
Aladi, the Ants
Cast Ifa for Aladi
When they were
lamenting their inability to have their own babies
They were advised
to offer ebo
They complied
Before long, not
too far
Join us in the
midst of several children
2.
Ifa advises this person to offer ebo against serious ailment. He/she also
need to undergo Ifa initiation. If this person is woman ,she is an Apetebi .she
should get marry to a babalawo . Ifa advises him/her to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money.
He/she also need to feed Ifa with eight
rats and eight fish. The Ifa bead must be tied round his/her waist and wrist. On this, Ifa says:
Oun to se Baale
ile
To fi yo kanga ide
Oun lo se Iyale
ile
To fi gba’ja ijoku
kanle
Dia fun Agbemomo
Ti nloo gba
Biojela omo Olofin
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Talo wa Biojela
Agbemomo
Lo gba Biojela omo
Olofin
Agbemomo
Translation:
The problem that
confronted the male head of the family
That made him to
grow lean and haggard
Was the same thing
that happened to the female head of the
family
That made it impossible
for her to tie her wrapper without using a loin
This is Ifa’s
messages for Agbemomo
When going to
rescue Biojela,
The daughter of
Olofin
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not
too far
Join us in the
midst of victory
Who rescued
Biojela
It was Agbemomo
Who rescued
Biojela
The child of
Olofin
3.
Ifa advises this
person to offer ebo in order to prevent the situation where he/she will lose his/her life during labor. The ebo materials here are
one matured he-goat, four bottles of palm oil and money. On the other hand Ifa
advises you to offer ebo in order to receive blessing and elevation from
outside your domain. If this person had not been initiated into Ifa yet, he need to do so immediately. Ebo materials here
are four guinea-fowls, four pigeons and money.
Gbegi peeki awo
atalede
Ete boroboro awo
atalede
Dia fun
Oniwata-metu
To ti nfi aboyun
ilee re rubo
Papa nla aboju
ganho
Ate abaya gbasa
Dia fun Opo
Ti won o bi nile
Ilawe
Ti nsawo lo ile
Oniwata-metu
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Opo o de Ilawe
O d’Oba
Opo o de’Lawe
O diji
Opo o de’Lawe
O doba
Translation:
The Gbegi grass
the awo of the house frontage
And Tete the awo
of the house frontage
They cast Ifa for
Oniwata-metu
Who had being
offering the pregnant women in his household as ebo
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
The large expanse
of plain savannah
And the tray with
flat chest
They cast Ifa for
Opo
Who was not born
in Ilawe land
And who was going
on Ifa mission to the home of Oniwata- metu
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Opo you got to
Ilawe
You became an Oba
Opo you arrived at
Ilawe
And you became a
sanctuary
Opo you got to
Ilawe
And you became an
Oba
4.
Ifa says that it
forbid this person from going to a particular place in order for him
not to meet with calamity. People are watching him in that place and he must know the period that Ifa forbid him from
going to the place in question. Ifa says that he must never fight over legacy because that is
one of the areas where he/she can meet
with disaster. Ifa advises him to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money.
on this, Ifa says:
Papa nla oju
Olorun o hu kooko
Dia fun Aja
Tii somo Oniwaaro
Papa nla oju
Olorun o hu kooko
Dia fun Ekun
Ti somo Oniwara
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje e joo re
E je o wa
Bo ba yo sihin-i
A ri ara re
E joo re
E je o wa
Translation:
The wide expanse
of heaven does not grow grasses
This was Ifa’s
message for Aja, the Dog
The child of
Oniwaro
The wide expanse
of heaven does not grow grasses
Ifa’s message for
Ekun, the Leopard
The child of
Oniwaro
They were both
advised to offer ebo
Only Ekun
complied
Now leave him
alone
Let him come
If he should
appear here
He will see what
will happen to him
Leave him alone
let him come
5.
Ifa says that it
foresees the ire of prosperity for this person. He/she will have cause to celebrate his good fortune. Ebo materials for this are two
guinea-fowls, two pigeons and money. Ifa also foresees the ire of compatible
spouse for two men. The ebo materials for that are one rooster, one hen, and
money.Each of them also needs to feed Ifa with eight rats, eight fish, and one
guinea-fowl. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of childbearing for another
person. The ebo materials for that are two hens and money. They also need to
feed Ifa with two Okete giant rats and one loin. All the bones of the Okete will
be removed and tied to the loin with needle and string. The loin will be place
on Ifa. The woman will use this loin to tie her baby when she gives birth. If
the woman can offer this ebo the ire of childbearing is guaranteed. On all
these, Ifa says:
Ota pete awo
komisin
Dia fun komisin
Komisin nsunkun
owun ko laje lowo
Awo oke le genge
ma ye
Dia fun won lode
Iwoya
Won nsunkun
alailobinrin
Sango abeso duruku
Awo ile
Onigbodo-mawe
Eyi to joye lai
sin ibi omo
Ti oju omo npon
Ebo ni won ni ki
won waa se
Won gb’ebo,won
ru’bo
Kop e, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni wowo
omo
Translation:
Ota pete the awo
of komisin
He cast Ifa for
komisin
When lamenting his
inability to have financial success
Oke le genge ma
ye
Ifa’s message for
the inhabitants of Iwoya town
When lamenting
their inability to secure compatible spouses
Sanga Abeso
Duruku
The resident Awo
of Onigboho mawe
He who was
installed but he never had any child
He was suffering
from childlessness
They were all
advised to offer ebo
They all complied
Before long, not
too far
Join us in the
midst of all ire of life
6.
Ifa says that it
foresees the ire of prosperity and financial success for person . He/she need to consecrate Aje and feed it regularly.
The ebo materials here are four white pigeons, four guinea-fowls and money. He also need to feed Aje with one white pigeons
and honey. At the same time you need to feed Ifa with four guinea-fowls. On all
these, Ifa says:
Eja moo we, eja n
mumi
Eja o moo we, eja
n mumi
Dia fun Opin
Tii somo Alakole
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ng o lowo-lowo
Yoo ma da bi opin
o
Opin pele, omo
Alakole
Ng o
laya-laya
Yoo ma da bi opin
Opin pele o omo
Alakole
Ng o bimo-bimo
Yoo ma da bi opin
o
Opin pele, omo
Alakole
Ng o nire-gbogbo
Yoo ma da bi opin
o
Opin pele, omo
Alakole
Translation:
If the fish knows
how to swim
The fish will
drink water
If the fish does
not know how to swim
The fish will
drink water
Ifa’s message for
Opin the Zenith
The child of
Alakole
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
I will be blessed
with financial success
And it will reach
the zenith
Gently Opin, the
child of Alakole
I will be blessed
with compatible spouse
And it will reach
the zenith
Gently Opin, the
child of Alakole
I will be blessed
with children
And it will reach
the zenith
Gently Opin, the
child of Alakole
I will be blessed
with property
And it will reach
the zenith
Gently Opin, the
child of Alakole
I will be blessed
with all ire of life
And it will reach
the zenith
Gently Opin, the
child of Alakole
7.
Ifa says that it
foresees the blessing of all ire of life for this client. Ifa advises him to
offer ebo with 30 kolanuts with two valves Gbanja. There is the need to break
one kolanut with two valves for Ifa for 30 days. While breaking the kolanuts, He will be narrating all what he need to Ifa and
they will be accepted. On this Ifa says:
Ororo ma ro
Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa n sawo lo si
ilee gbanja
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ororo ma ro
Owo ni mi o ni o
Ni mo ro fun E o
Ororo-ma-ro
Omo ni mi o ni o
Ni mo ro fun E o
Ororo-ma-ro
Ile ni mi o ni o
Ni mo ro fun E o
Ororo-ma-ro
Ire gbogbo ni mi o
ni o
Ni mo ro fun E o
Ororo-ma-ro
Translation
Ororo ma ro
Ifa’s message for
Orunmila
When going on Ifa
mission to the land of Gbanja, kolanuts
with two valves
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
It is money that I
don’t have
And I have come to
narrate to you
Ororo ma ro
Ifa I have come to
narrate it to you
Ororo ma ro
It is spouse that
I don’t have
And I have come to
narrate to you
Ororo ma ro
Ifa I have come to
narrate it to you
Ororo ma ro
It is children
that I don’t have
And I have come to
narrate to you
Ororo ma ro
Ifa I have come to
narrate it to you
Ororo ma ro
It is property
that I don’t have
And I have come to
narrate to you
Ororo ma ro
Ifa I have come to
narrate it to you
Ororo ma ro
It is all ire of
life that I don’t have
And I have come to
narrate to you
Ororo ma ro
Ifa I have come to
narrate it to you
Ororo ma ro
8.
Ifa says that it
foresees the ire of chieftaincy conferment for person. Two people will be vying for the position but this person
will be the lucky recipient of the
title. Ifa advises him to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. There
is the need to also feed the Elders of the night as recommended by Ifa. On
this, Ifa says:
Iwonna, Iwonpapa
Dia fun Igun
To lohun o joye
Olore
Iwonna Iwonpapa
Dia fun Eluluu
To lohun o joye
Oloore
Ebo ni won ni ki
won waa se
Igun nikan ni nbe
leyin to nsebo
Nje Iponna,
Iwonpapa
A mu Igun joye
Olooree
Translation :
Iwonna, Iwonpapa
Ifa’s message for
Igun, the Vulture
When vying for the
position of Oloore
Iwonna, Iwonpapa
Ifa’s message for
Eluluu
When vying for the
position of Oloore
They were both
advised to offer ebo
Only Igun complied
Now Iwonna,
Iwonpapa
We have conferred
Igun with the title of Oloore
9.
Ifa advises this person
to offer ebo against unconsummated
fortune. The ebo materials are one matured ram and money. Part of the flesh of
the ram will be used to do Ifa work for you. On this, Ifa says:
Opaala, opoolo
Dia fun Apo
Won ni ko rubo
arojuuje
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ifa ma ma je ki
ire temi o gbon mi danu
Rekureku oko
Kii fa ko re koja
ona
Translation
Opaala, opoolo
Ifa’s message for
Apo, the Pocket
When he was
advised to offer ebo against unconsummated
fortune
He complied
Ifa please do not
let me have problem in holding unto my ire
The Rekureku of
the farm
Will never spread
across the main foot path
10. Ifa advises person
to offer the ebo of childbearing. Ifa
says that all his friend and the female
friends shall receive the blessing of childbearing. Ifa advises him to offer ebo with one matured pig, two hens,
two guinea-fowls and money. Each of the women also needs to feed Ifa with one
matured she- goat, one guinea-fowl, eight rats and eight fish. They also need
to go and feed Opo, the Pillar as recommended by Ifa. On this Ifa say:
Saa eesu
Saara gede
Gbagba too Iroko
Iroko naa gbagba
too
Ilee mi o gba Ifa
ni dida
Ona eburu ni Ifa a
mi i gba
Teku-teku mojale
Dia fun Opo
Ti n sawo lo ile
Oniwata-metu
Won ni ko sakaale
ebo ni sise
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje Opo wo ni nbe
Opo ti ale e fori
kan ni ‘Wata
Ti gbogbo aya fin
bi beerebe
Translation:
Saa eesu
Saara gede
Gbagba too Iroko
Iroko naa gbagba
too
My apartment is
not spacious enough for Ifa
consultation
My Ifa entered
through the back door
Tekuntekun
mojale
Ifa’s message for
Opo, the Pillar
When going on Ifa
mission to the home of Oniwata
metu
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Which Opo are you
referring to
The Opo that a
secret lover touches with her head in
Wata town
And all the wives
became proud mothers
11.
Ifa says that it
foresees the ire of prosperity and all ire of life for this person . Ebo
materials: two pigeons, two hens and money. on this, Ifa says:
Irosun gbe mi
Irosun la mi
Eda yoo awo Aladi
Dia fun Aladi
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ayun awo o
Iko eera kii si
nile Aladi
Translation
Irosun supports me
Irosun exalts me
Eda yo the awo of
Aladi, the Ants
He cast Ifa for
the Ants
When lamenting
their inability to receive all ire of life
They were advised
to offer ebo
They complied
We will all be
blessed
The colourly of
Ants do not desert the Anthill
12.
Ifa advises this person to offer the ebo of longevity for someone very
close to him. Ifa says that the person being referred to his not living in the
same locality where this client is living. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money.
on this, Ifa says:
Bi oro o ba
kan’gbe
Kii kan’gbe
Dia fun Agbe
Tii somoye
Olu-Ogogo
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Oke rere la
ngb’ohun Agbe
Agbe o dahun
Oke rere la
ngbohun Agbe
Translation:
Ifa a matter had
not yet become desperate
We do not handle
it desperately
Ifa’s message for
Agbe the blue turacco
The child of
Oluogogo
They were advised
to offer ebo for Oluogogo
In order for him
not to die young
It is from afar
that we were hearing the voice of Agbe
We were calling
Agbe but he did not answer
It is from afar
that we were hearing the voice of Agbe
We were calling
Agbe but he did not answer
13.
Ifa says that there is the need for this
person to allow those who understand the workings of anything to be the ones
who will handle such things. Ifa says is that she should not use bias or favoritism in give out an
assignment to those who do not have a deep knowledge of how to handle it. This
may lead to serious crisis. Ifa also warns this person not to fraudulently acquire an assignment that
he/she do not know much about. Ifa
advises him to offer ebo with one matured he-goat, two roosters, two
guinea-fowls, two pigeons and money. There is also the need to feed the elders
of the night as prescribe by Ifa On this, Ifa says:
Esinsin lo gori
odo
O sedi yannpe
Dia fun won nile
Olojee
Nijo ti won nlo
ree jija Oye
Nijo ti eru Olojee
n pe omo Olojee lohun
Ti iwofa Oje n pe
omo Olojee lohun
Ajibogunde omo
Olojee n so wipe omo Olojee loun
Eru gbegi-gbegi
Bee ni o lee gbegi
Iwofa gbegi-gbegi
Bee ni o lee gbegi
Oojo ti Ajibogunde
Aare-Oje n lo ree gbegi
Lojigi owon
Apa n sare
Iroko n sare
Won ni a o mo ibi
Lagbayi o sole si o
Ajibogunde loun o
sole sorun igi
Translation
The house fly
landed on top of the mortar
She twisted her
waist sideways
And twisted her
waist round and round
Ifa’s message for
those in the household of Olojee
When they were
going to contest for the conferment of
a chieftaincy
title
That was the day
that the slave in the home of Olojee
was claiming to be
a biological child of Olojee
The servant of
Olojee was claiming that he was a
biological child
of Olojee
When Ajibogunde
the child of Olojee was claiming to be
the biological
child of Olojee
They were all
advised to offer ebo
Only Ajibogunde
complied
The slave carved
the wood
But he could not
do it successfully
The servant carved
the wood
And could not
accomplish his mission
It was the day
that Ajibogunde the Aare Oje
Went to carved the
wood at Ojigi Owon
The Apa tree is
running and making movement
The iroko tree is
also making movement
Nobody knows
Lagbayi will land
Ajibogunde
declares that he will land on the neck of atre
14.
Ifa says that it foresees the ire of
prosperity and success from outside this person domain. Ifa advises him to go and present gift to the Sekere drummer. Ebo
materials here are three pigeons and money. On this ,Ifa says:
Iwaju Irosun
Ngbemi
Eyin Irosun ngbemi
Adunkanadunkan
nirosun ngbemo re dojo ale
Dia fun Baba
Onikeregbe
Ti nsawo lo salade
Oyo
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Kekere Oyo tale o
sin
Baba Onikengbe la
o sin
Agba Oyo tale o
gbe
Baba Onikengbe la
o gbe
Translation
In front Irosun
supports me
At my back Irosun
supports me
It is with
contentment that Irosun support his children till
night time
Ifa’s message for
the Sekere drummer
When going on
business mission to Oyo town
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
The youth of Oyo
whom will you propitiate
It is the Sekere
drummer that we shall propitiate
The elders of Oyo
whom shall you support
The Sekere drummer
is the one that we shall supports
15.
Ifa warns this
person against avarice. Ifa says that avarice can lead to his/her premature death. Ifa advises him to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and
money. He also need to feed Esu with one
giant rooster. The most important warning her is for him/her to heed to warning of Ifa. On this Ifa say:
Iku kan kii pani o
Okanjua nii paayan
Translation
Onikolo nigbuuwo
The rooster uses
his two legs to turn the container of
palm oil upside
down
Ifa message for
Okanjua, Avarice
Who was the
delegate of Iku death
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
No death kills
anyone
It is avarice that
kills
16. Ifa says that
life will be very agreeable and comfortable
for you. You will
be very popular round the world. Ifa
advises you to
offer ebo with two pigeons, two hens, two
guinea-fowls, two
roosters, two ducks, and money. on this,Ifa says:
Ato poro oko ma
kaala
Atala agbe ma
ka’kan
Dia fun Amoka
Tii somo Olodumare
Oba ateni legelege
fori gbeji
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Amoka laa moorun
Amoka laa mosupa
Amoka, amoka ni
won nmo’ru awa wonyi ninu Awo
Translation
He who walks the middle
of the farm ridge without
harvesting okra
He who treks the
boundary of the farmer without
harvesting the
garden egg
Ifa’s message for
Amoka
He who was known
round the world
The child of
Olodumare
The Oba whose
spread his mat delicately on top of the
ocean
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
The sun is known
the world over
And the moon is
known the world over
We shall be known
the world over in our Ifa business.
Copyright :Babalawo Pele
Obasa Obanifa, phone and whatsapp contact :+2348166343145, location Ile Ife
osun state Nigeria
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